Chapter 247 Politely Declining Affection

Time flew by, and before we knew it, the morning was gone.

Emily was snuggled up in Isabella's arms for what felt like forever. If Isabella hadn't given her a nudge, she would've totally forgotten that Daniel was still hanging around outside the room.

He didn't have work this morning, so he didn't need to be anywhere.

Honestly, if Isabella hadn't woken up, he could've just stayed home and caught some extra sleep.

But no, it was because Emily's mom woke up that he jumped at the chance to come and keep an eye on things.

Isabella, being the sharp cookie she is, quickly picked up on the fact that Daniel had a thing for Emily.

She then thought about her rich son-in-law and casually asked Emily, "So, how are things going with you and Michael lately?"

Emily was caught off guard by the question and didn't know what to say.

If she said things weren't great with Michael, it wouldn't be a lie... As Michael's wife, she

had a say in Smith Corporation and was recognized by Mason.

But if she said things were good, it wouldn't be the whole truth either. Scarlett, her mother-in-law, was always stirring up trouble. In just a few months, they'd drafted four or five divorce agreements, and the asset division was almost done.

Thinking it over, Emily really didn't know how to respond.

Seeing this, Isabella got the hint.

it and changed the topic. "Should we invite that doctor outside to come in and sit for a bit? I heard he's your senior and often checks on me. Otherwise, he

Isabella reminded Emily.

knew Daniel

want to complicate things, so she said to Isabella, "Mom, I'll go thank Daniel. You should rest a bit more since you just woke up. Don't tire yourself out. I'll come back to keep you company and give you

a very

such a daughter, she would be willing to fight Hayden to the

tired." Seeing through everything, Isabella responded

indeed very

After all, Isabella waking up was a big deal, and Daniel knew that Emily was too anxious

mom woke up, and even more

looked at Emily with

and Emily, standing opposite him,

inferior to Michael's. Moreover, he

confession had

knew she might never find someone as devoted as Daniel again. If she chose him, everything could change, and her future might look

Emily just couldn't

couldn't put her finger

change, but if she had

about it for a long time, she felt there was

over to our house sometime, and

them to me.

they both smiled, and the awkwardness melted

him as best as

admired Emily and was completely devoted

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